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SB 1076 K-20 Education

SB 1720 Education

HB 7029 Education

HB 7009 Education

SB 0904 Education

HB 0867 Parent Empowerment in Education

SB 0878 Education Accountability

SB 1664 Education

SB 0862 Parent Empowerment in Education

SB 1388 Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education

Education Bills On The Move

HB 0441 Juvenile Justice Education Programs

SENATE Died in Criminal Justice

SB 1238 Educator Preparation

SENATE Died in Education

HB 0895 School Improvement Plans

HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction

SB 1370 Maximum Class Size

SENATE Died in Education

HB 0877 Physical Education in the Public Schools

HOUSE Died in K-12 Subcommittee

HB 0873 Public School Safety

HOUSE Died in Local & Federal Affairs Committee

HB 0011 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes

HOUSE Died in Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee

HB 0729 Students Remaining on School Grounds during School Hours

HOUSE Died in K-12 Subcommittee

HB 1137 High School Athletics

HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction

HB 1265 State Board of Education

HOUSE Died in K-12 Subcommittee

Education

Board of Education to discuss Common Core

by James Call - 1 day ago - +

The Florida Board of Education will meet Tuesday in Tampa to begin laying the foundation for a 2014 budget proposal. Also on the agenda is an update on Common Core Standards and turn-around plans for failing schools. ... Related Research: State Board of Education Agenda, and press release "Teachers Use Summer Break To Hone Common Core Skills."

The Week Ahead for June 17 to June 21, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 1 day ago - +

The governor's Chief Inspector General's Office starts its search for an inspector general for Citizens Property Insurance Corp. this week, DEP meets to consider rule development for petroleum cleanup sites, and a forum will be held in Jacksonville on the Silver Springs and the St. Johns River.

Scott signs off on change to teacher evaluations

by James Call - 4 days ago - +

In response to teachers' complaints, lawmakers passed new rules making it clear that teachers should be evaluated by the performance of students that they actually taught. ... Related Research: June 14, 2013 Press release "Teachers' lawsuit leads to reboot by Florida Legislature: Scott signs partial fix for flawed teacher evaluation system."

Week in Review for June 14, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 4 days ago - +

This week we learned that Gov. Scott used an incentive deal made prior to a trade mission to justify such trips, that the state and Amazon are talking again about the online retailer setting up Florida facilities and that Scott signed a bill to speed up death penalty cases.

Scott not changing mind on tuition

by James Call - 5 days ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday he remains opposed to a tuition increase for state universities. File photo by Bill Cotterell.

The governor said Thursday that he thought school cost too much when he was a student and repeated his opposition to an inflation-adjusted 1.7 percent tuition increase. Problem is that the boost is mandated by a 2007 law.

UF, FSU get special designation, more money

by James Call - 1 week ago - +

Lawmakers included a pre-eminent university program in SB 1076, a sweeping education bill. UF and FSU were the only schools to qualify for up to an additional $15 million a year for five years. UF also gets money to establish an on-line institute. FSU is required to create an entrepreneurs-in-residence program.

Bennett: FCAT results unacceptable

by James Call - 1 week ago - +

When discussing the results of the standardized tests the Education Commissioner sounded like the coach of an underperforming football team, saying there needs to be more rigorous preparation and more focus on fundamentals. FCAT results were flat but end of course results showed dramatic improvement. ... Related Research: Florida Department of Education press release on end-of-course scores, Foundation For Florida's Future press release on FCAT & EOC results, and Florida Chamber of Commerce

The Week Ahead for May 28 to May 31

by Florida Current Staff - 3 weeks ago - +

The Florida Sterling Conference takes place this week with education and healthcare on the agenda, and Gov. Rick Scott plans to announce the signing of the Everglades and texting ban bills at press conferences in South Florida.

3rd-grade FCAT reading and math scores remain flat

by James Call - 3 weeks ago - +

Tests results reveal a stubborn achievement gap among Florida students. More than two-thirds of white students scores indicate they are reading at or above grade level while barely half of Hispanic students and 38 percent of black students reach the mark.

The Week in Review for May 17, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 3 weeks ago - +

This week we learned what Gov. Rick Scott didn't like in the budget as he signed the overall spending package, that Citizens Property Insurance Corp.'s latest takeout deal wasn't well-received, and that four lawyers at the Department of Environmental Protection were shown the door.

State settles contract dispute with tech company over website

by Gray Rohrer - 3 weeks ago - +

The Department of Education has agreed to pay Infinity Software Development $1.25 million to settle a dispute over a $20 million contract to build a website to help get students ready for new academic standards being phased in over the next few years.

Scott signs budget but vetoes $368 million in spending first

by Gray Rohrer - 4 weeks ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott discusses his budget vetoes Monday during an outdoor news conference after signing the record $74 billion spending bill for the fiscal year starting July 1./Bill Cotterell

A 3 percent tuition hike and a slew of local projects falls victim to Gov. Rick Scott's veto pen as he highlights an increase in education spending and positive jobs numbers.

The Week in Review for May 17, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 4 weeks ago - +

This week leading senators took a shot at the annual turkey list of state budget items compiled by a business-backed policy group. And Gov. Scott turned down a proposed deal to bring Internet-retailer Amazon to the state.

Embattled FAU president resigns

by James Call - 4 weeks ago - +

Mary Jane Saunders resigned Wednesday as president of Florida Atlantic University.

The university posted a statement on its website announcing Mary Jane Saunders' decision to quit. The Boca Raton school has made news during the past year because of unconventional comments by faculty and a decision to name the football stadium after a prison company.